Buzzzing is in the Air!!
Spring is here and we hear and smell everything fresh! One familiar sound for beekeepers is the buzz of honey bees. Those Missouri honey bees smell the sweet flowers and are in the air. On occasion, you will see a cloud of honey bees in the air or clumped together on a branch. That is…
Read MoreLow Turnout in Scotland County as Proposition 1 Passes Easily
Only 8.98% of registered voters cast ballots in municipal election MEMPHIS, Mo. — Voter turnout in Scotland County’s general municipal election Tuesday was notably low, with just 243 of the county’s 2,705 registered voters casting ballots—a turnout of only 8.98%. Despite the light participation, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, a county-wide measure to renew a…
Read MoreVFW Post 4958 and its Auxiliary supports local Scotland County Cancer Fund
On April 11th VFW Post 4958 Commander, David Long, presented a $7,315 check from the Post / Auxiliary to Dave Trueblood – Board Member of the Scotland County Cancer Fund. This donation was the result of the efforts of many people conducting numerous fundraisers. (From left to right) VFW Post 4958 Commander David Long presents…
Read MoreUSPS Announces Service Standard Updates, Price Changes in Push for Financial Stability
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with major operational changes, including refined service standards and new postage rates, as part of its broader Delivering for America plan to achieve long-term financial sustainability. In filings submitted this week, USPS announced a series of service enhancements set to take effect in two phases — April…
Read MoreScotland County Court Cases – 4/10/2025
03/24/2025 – 704578083 – ST V BENJAMIN R LEFFLER – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 6-10 Mph) { Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010 }, Date: 03/20/2025 – MO HP TROOP B – MACON 03/25/2025 – 704578084 – ST V JEFFERY ALAN SHOTTS – Description: Driver/Front Seat Passenger Fail To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety…
Read MoreDowning Approves Higher Utility Connection Fee, Rock Hauling and Mowing Bids in Busy April Meeting
DOWNING, Mo. — The Downing Board of Aldermen approved a series of motions at its regular meeting on April 7, including a significant increase in the city’s water and sewer connection fee, the awarding of local maintenance contracts and plans to pursue a demolition grant. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6…
Read MoreCelebrating Family-Owned Businesses: Spotlight on Hopkins Lumber Company
Hopkins Lumber has been named the SBA Small Business of the Year for the St. Louis Distrcit. Celebrating Family-Owned Businesses: Spotlight on Hopkins Lumber Company ST. LOUIS, MO — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is proud to commend and recognize thesignificant contributions of family-owned businesses within the St. Louis District Office as we approachNational…
Read MoreQuilt Winner
Congratulations to Travis Kirkland of Memphis. He was the lucky winner of the quilt donated to the Scotland County Nutrition Site by Tina Newcomb, who made the quilt, and Donna McDaniel, who quilted it. They donated it to the nutrition site to be raffled, and all proceeds went to the Scotland County Nutrition Site. .
Read MoreRotary News
Frederik Winther, a sophomore at Scotland County High School, presented a program to the members of the Rotary Club of Scotland County on April 2, 2025. He is a 16-year-old foreign exchange student from Denmark and his host parents are James & Stacie Whitacker of Memphis. His mother, Anja Berg Winther, was a foreign exchange…
Read MoreSarah Graff announces candidacy to replace term-limited Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin
Sara Graff is seeking to replace Cindy O'Laughlin as the 18th District Missouri Senator. Randolph County, MO – Sarah Graff, a longtime Republican activist and community leader, has officially announced her candidacy to replace term-limited Cindy O’Laughlin in the Missouri Senate. The district includes fourteen counties in Northeast Missouri. The Republican primary election is set for…
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